What are the responsibilities and job description for the Allied Health- Nuclear Medicine Technologist 8Hr Days REQ 296697 position at Fidelity on Call, LTD?
Pay Rate: Up to $90/hr. combined (taxable hourly tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.
Additional Bonuses, Group Health Insurance benefits available day 1, 401k and more
SHIFT 0800-430p Weekends required
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
PRINCIPLE FUNCTION:
Nuclear medicine technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare
and give small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level
imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body. Physicians interpret the
images to study and diagnose an infection or disorder. Nuclear medicine technologists also give
doses of radiation to patients internally to treat medical conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nuclear medicine technologists work with doctors, medical physicists, nuclear pharmacists,
computer specialists, nurses, and administrative staff.
Common tasks and duties of the role include:
- Preparing and administering radioactive drugs
- Capturing images that a physician will use to diagnose an infection or disorder
- Limiting radiation exposure to the patient and staff members administering the tests
- Analyzing specimens in the lab
- Setting up appointments
- Explaining procedures to patients
REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent
Must possess NMT certificationust possess NMT certification
Must possess strong patient service skills, be professional and keep patient information
confidential.
Minimum 2 years of experience
Maintains a current CPR certification